I just finished a kid book (the real reason I teach elementary school) called A Mango Shaped Space. There was enough foreshadowing, I just knew she was going to lose her cat. I didn't cry, but it's now on the list of books I'll recommend to kids, but not read aloud - not sure I could handle reading it aloud.

smilingcat I am truly sorry for your loss. I am glad that you have so many great memories of Madison.

Veronica